The new Hippo.........

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The new Hippo.........

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Well, I'm slowly getting info on what mods should be done to the new Safari, first will be a 3" lift, 33" Kumho's, snorkel, and possibly a Smart Bar for the front.

Will post progress pics over the next few weeks, but heres a shot of the old and new Hippo
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nice i likethe bling grille
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What's a 'Smart Bar'...?
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Hey thats not the 99 Spirit that went on trademe on that $1 auction?
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Argh - sorry man, but that grill is teeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible! :shock: 8)
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:lol: Nah, its the whole GU shape, much prefer the butch looking GQ parked next to it :twisted:

Swap all your good stuff over to the GU, its the same underneath as the GQ!!!!!
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Butch(er) looking GU for ya DB......

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well im disapointed dave you had chance to start over with a toyota and didnt take it :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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hiriklux wrote:well im disapointed dave you had chance to start over with a toyota and didnt take it :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:


Only got this so I can take it to oz if I keep it for 2 years. Will be my daily, but seriously looking out for a surf or cheap hilux to bash about :oops:

Yeah, it is the one off trade me
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How much did it cost you?
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Looks a tidy one Dave - keen to follow the pics of your mods. 8)
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You looking at upgrading Leithfield :roll:
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lockie wrote:How much did it cost you?


A little over 13k plus orc
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any updates on the new truck?? hows it going
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Just spent 12k that would have been for goodies, on the house :cry:
Picking up a set of 33" Wranglers in the morning, and getting my 3" coils put in next week, and getting a Smart Bar (ugly, but for under $600, it'll do the job).

As soon as I get these on, I'll post pics. Oh, and then theres the $2000 I have to spend to get that darn glow plug out :roll:
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DaveM wrote:
hiriklux wrote:well im disapointed dave you had chance to start over with a toyota and didnt take it :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:


Only got this so I can take it to oz if I keep it for 2 years. Will be my daily, but seriously looking out for a surf or cheap hilux to bash about :oops:

Yeah, it is the one off trade me


Are there many restrictions getting 4X4's into Oz? I wonder what they are..
In the next few years we hope to be moving over. I'd be gutted if I couldn't take my 40 over. :shock:
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petefj40 wrote:Are there many restrictions getting 4X4's into Oz? I wonder what they are..
In the next few years we hope to be moving over. I'd be gutted if I couldn't take my 40 over. :shock:


Have a look at this... http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/ ... .aspx#5.01

Depending where you're going it you'll probably need it engineered (you do in NSW) and I don't think you can have SPOA or over a certain amount of lift in QLD.

Not 100% sure as it's been a while since i was there :roll:
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2MEKE wrote:
petefj40 wrote:Are there many restrictions getting 4X4's into Oz? I wonder what they are..
In the next few years we hope to be moving over. I'd be gutted if I couldn't take my 40 over. :shock:


Have a look at this... http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/ ... .aspx#5.01

Depending where you're going it you'll probably need it engineered (you do in NSW) and I don't think you can have SPOA or over a certain amount of lift in QLD.

Not 100% sure as it's been a while since i was there :roll:


Could you not get it ticked off in a different state then jump back to the one with more restrictions or do you have to have it registered to an address in the state you get it ticked off in. Often wondered this. Must be some legalish, way around.
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Taz wrote:
Could you not get it ticked off in a different state then jump back to the one with more restrictions or do you have to have it registered to an address in the state you get it ticked off in. Often wondered this. Must be some legalish, way around.


Apparently not, even if you live in Sydney, where rules are fairly relaxed, and drive through Qld on holiday, I'm told the cops can still issue you with a defect notice, as the vehicle may be illegal in that state :roll:
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DaveM wrote:
Taz wrote:
Could you not get it ticked off in a different state then jump back to the one with more restrictions or do you have to have it registered to an address in the state you get it ticked off in. Often wondered this. Must be some legalish, way around.


Apparently not, even if you live in Sydney, where rules are fairly relaxed, and drive through Qld on holiday, I'm told the cops can still issue you with a defect notice, as the vehicle may be illegal in that state :roll:


Looks like they have their bases covered in that respect then. Driving through on holiday and getting a ticket is a bit bloody rough though.
Shows that NZ isn't all that bad in some ways still eh!
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